{"id":160,"date":"2018-05-26T21:06:12","date_gmt":"2018-05-26T21:06:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prose.com\/?p=160"},"modified":"2025-06-27T11:44:34","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T15:44:34","slug":"how-to-wash-your-hair-the-right-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prose.com\/blog\/how-to-wash-your-hair-the-right-way","title":{"rendered":"How to Wash Your Hair: Dos and Don\u2019ts for Healthier Hair"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do find the right formula<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All hair cleansers are not created equally\u2014and they\u2019re certainly not formulated for all hair types. This is one reason we created Prose: to make custom hair care products that address your hair and scalp\u2019s specific needs. Our shampoos offer a wide range of <span style=\"color: #ffa180;\"><a style=\"color: #ffa180;\" href=\"https:\/\/prose.com\/ingredients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">active ingredients<\/a><\/span> in formulas customized just for you: i.e. to protect color, to regulate sebum production, to add volume, or to soothe an irritated scalp. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing the right shampoo is a crucial first step in learning how to wash your hair properly. A customized formula ensures your cleanse is not only effective but also gentle on your strands. It\u2019s also worth noting that all of Prose\u2019s <span style=\"color: #ffa180;\"><a style=\"color: #ffa180;\" href=\"https:\/\/prose.com\/products\/custom-shampoo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">shampoo<\/a><\/span> formulas are sulfate-free. We believe <span style=\"color: #ffa180;\"><a style=\"color: #ffa180;\" href=\"https:\/\/prose.com\/benefits-of-sulfate-free-hair-care.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sulfates<\/a><\/span> in a cleansing product are often unnecessarily harsh, stripping oil and color molecules from the hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t apply your shampoo in one spot<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.prose.com\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-To-Wash-Your-Hair.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1416\" height=\"4388\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.prose.com\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-To-Wash-Your-Hair.png\" alt=\"how to wash your hair the right way infographic\" class=\"wp-image-6934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.prose.com\/1\/2018\/05\/How-To-Wash-Your-Hair.png 1416w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.prose.com\/1\/2018\/05\/How-To-Wash-Your-Hair-97x300.png 97w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.prose.com\/1\/2018\/05\/How-To-Wash-Your-Hair-768x2380.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.prose.com\/1\/2018\/05\/How-To-Wash-Your-Hair-330x1024.png 330w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.prose.com\/1\/2018\/05\/How-To-Wash-Your-Hair-387x1200.png 387w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.prose.com\/1\/2018\/05\/How-To-Wash-Your-Hair-350x1085.png 350w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.prose.com\/1\/2018\/05\/How-To-Wash-Your-Hair-700x2169.png 700w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.prose.com\/1\/2018\/05\/How-To-Wash-Your-Hair-740x2293.png 740w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1416px) 100vw, 1416px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>As kids, when we first learned to shampoo our own hair, we were typically taught to pump a dollop of shampoo (step one, above) into our palms, slap it on top of our heads, then move it around with our fingertips. And when a shampoo contains sulfates and lathers up, we can usually get away with this because all that foam makes it fairly easy to move the cleanser around. But, sulfate-free formulas don\u2019t suds the way we\u2019re used to and are, therefore, trickier to distribute. This means careful placement\u2014from the get-go\u2014is key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To wash your hair effectively, start with wet strands,apply a line of shampoo across your fingers, and tap your hands together. Place fingertips into the scalp targeting your oiliest (or itchiest) spots: the crown, hairline, and nape. Now, create a part on the opposite side of your head and repeat this process. Be sure to add water to help create the sudsy property. Finally, take your fingertips and gently massage the shampoo into your scalp (where we typically need the most cleaning) and rinse, allowing the shampoo to run through the rest of your hair, grabbing buildup, grime, and <a href=\"https:\/\/prose.com\/how-to-deal-oily-hair.php\">excess oil<\/a> as it goes. Unless it has been more than a week since your last shampoo, you won\u2019t need to repeat this process.&nbsp;<br><br>However, if it has been a minute since you&#8217;ve washed your hair a second shampoo is recommended as the first shampoo will remove dead skin cells, oil and product buildup while the second will properly cleanse your hair.&nbsp;But typically, one shampoo = plenty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do use a detangler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you hop in the shower, be sure to detangle using a <span style=\"color: #ffa180;\"><a style=\"color: #ffa180;\" href=\"https:\/\/prose.com\/pages\/brushes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ball-tipped hairbrush<\/a><\/span>. You can also pair your detangling routine with a <span style=\"color: #ffa180;\"><a style=\"color: #ffa180;\" href=\"https:\/\/prose.com\/products\/custom-leave-in-conditioner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">leave-in conditioner<\/a> <\/span>to help loosen knots and tangles. Then, post-detangle is the perfect time to use a pre-shampoo <span style=\"color: #ffa180;\"><a style=\"color: #ffa180;\" href=\"https:\/\/prose.com\/products\/custom-scalp-mask\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">scalp<\/a><\/span> or <span style=\"color: #ffa180;\"><a style=\"color: #ffa180;\" href=\"https:\/\/prose.com\/products\/custom-hair-mask\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hair mask<\/a><\/span> on damp strands. <br><br>Prose\u2019s customized cleansing regimen also comes with a set of instructions, including how to wash your hair and exactly how to use your shampoo\u2019s companion <span style=\"color: #ffa180;\"><a style=\"color: #ffa180;\" href=\"https:\/\/prose.com\/products\/custom-conditioner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">conditioner<\/a><\/span>. For some, this means applying roots to ends. However, for most, starting conditioner about four inches from the scalp (eye\/cheekbone length) is recommended to detangle and hydrate, without weighing down the hair or leaving <span style=\"color: #ffa180;\"><a style=\"color: #ffa180;\" href=\"https:\/\/prose.com\/oily-roots-dry-shampoo.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">roots too oily<\/a><\/span>. <br><br>Leave the conditioner on for the recommended amount of time to maximize penetration, then as you rinse, finish with a shot of cold water to seal your hair\u2019s cuticle, the outer layer, locking in moisture and <span style=\"color: #ffa180;\"><a style=\"color: #ffa180;\" href=\"https:\/\/prose.com\/5-steps-to-shiny-hair.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">boosting shine<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t over-cleanse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just as you typically do need not shampoo twice per shower, most of us should also not shampoo every day. OD\u2019ing on cleansing can remove too much moisture from strands, leaving your hair dry and <span style=\"color: #ffa180;\"><a style=\"color: #ffa180;\" href=\"https:\/\/prose.com\/frizzy-hair-hacks.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">prone to frizz<\/a><\/span>, as well as accelerating <span style=\"color: #ffa180;\"><a style=\"color: #ffa180;\" href=\"https:\/\/prose.com\/hair-color-last-longer.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">color fading<\/a><\/span>. <br><br>Many pros say shampooing between two and four times per week is plenty\u2014and even less than that (more like once a week) if your hair is very coarse, curly or dry. On days when you do need a \u201cwet restyle\u201d after, say, a sweaty workout (but you just shampooed the day before), get in the shower and rinse your hair with water\u2014or use a small drop of conditioner in place of your shampoo. This latter suggestion is called a conditioning cleanse and it will remove perspiration and revive your strands, without taking away too much moisture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do handle with care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Big, fluffy towels are great for drying our bodies post-shower, but they can be harsh on the hair. The friction they create as we rub them over wet strands can tear at hair and cause cuticles to lift, triggering frizz and enabling moisture to seep out. A better bet is to use a microfiber towel, or even a clean t-shirt. Both options absorb excess water, without roughing up the hair. Aim to leave the towel\/t-shirt on for at least two minutes to take your strands from dripping to damp. <br><br>Damp is preferable to sopping-wet when it comes to product application, as the latter dilutes a product\u2019s potency. Damp hair also dries faster, so if you do blow-dry, you\u2019ve just shortened the duration\u2014and diminished the damage. 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